Sainsbury's powers up Formula One technology to banish shopping shivers

Madeleine Cuff
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Aerofoil technology will use less energy to chill supermarket fridges while keeping aisles warmer for browsing customers

Sainsbury's is taking technology inspired by Formula One racing cars and fitting it into its supermarket fridges in a bid to save energy and keep shoppers warmer, the retailer announced today. The supermarket...

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